Washington Cathedral’s 2011 Carol premiered

The director needs a little more “SSSSHHHH” and a little less “er” in “shepherd.”

Each year, the Washinton’s National Cathedral Choral Society commissions a new carol for its annual “Joy of Christmas” concert.

2011’s piece, “The Shepherds Sing,” was written by renowned composer René Clausen. Clausen, director of the Concordia Choir at Concordia College in Minnesota.

The Washington Post carried an interesting report on the practice for the premiere:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/cathedral-choral-society-presents-new-christmas-carol-the-shepherds-sing/2011/12/12/gIQArtXjDP_story.html